Hell's Kitchen Park facts for kids
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Hell's Kitchen Park (Fall 2010)
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| Location | Hell's Kitchen |
| Nearest city | Manhattan |
| Area | 0.58-acre (0.23 ha) |
| Created | December 4, 1979 |
Hell's Kitchen Park is a small, green space in the busy Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. It covers about 0.58-acre (0.23 ha), which is like half a football field! This park offers a quiet spot for people to relax and play in a lively part of the city.
How the Park Began
Back in the 1960s, the Hell's Kitchen area didn't have many parks. People living there really wanted more green spaces. So, city leaders looked for a place to build a new park. They found a parking lot on Tenth Avenue, between West 47th and 48th Street.
On June 23, 1966, a group called the Board of Estimate agreed to buy this parking lot. The New York state government even set aside $400,000 to buy the land in September 1966. However, it took many years to study the land and plan the park. Because of these delays, the park didn't open until December 4, 1979.
Community Helps the Park
In the 1980s, people from the neighborhood worked together to keep the park safe and welcoming. The West 47th Street Block Association and other residents held many gatherings there. They also asked for lights to be put on nearby buildings to make the park brighter at night.
They also pushed for a fence to be built around the park, which happened in the late 1980s. Their efforts helped make Hell's Kitchen Park a better place for everyone.
Modern Upgrades
In 2005, the park got a big makeover! A city council member named Christine Quinn helped get $1.2 million for the project. This money was used to rebuild and improve the park, making it even nicer for the community.
See also
In Spanish: Parque de Hell%27s Kitchen para niños
